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The Royal Brunei Armed Forces was formed on 31 May 1961. Known as the Askar Melayu Brunei, (Brunei Malay Regiment in Malay) it was honoured with the royal title on 31 May 1965, when the word 'Diraja' (Royal in Malay) was added to the title. It was then known as Askar Melayu Diraja Brunei, (Royal Brunei Malay Regiment). Since Independence Day, 1 January 1984, the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment has been renamed as the Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (Royal Brunei Armed Forces in Malay).〔(Introduction - Royal Brunei Armed Forces ) - Retrieved 19 April 2007〕 Only Brunei citizens of the Malay ethnicity (Bumiputera) are allowed to enlist in the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.〔(Military Record, Brunei ) - Retrieved 20 April 2007〕 The Malay ethnicity comprises the Belait, Bisaya, Brunei, Dusun, Kedayan, Murut, and Tutong indigenous races as defined in the Brunei constitution.〔(Brunei: The Abode of Peace ) - Retrieved 20 April 2007〕 Military service is not compulsory for any segment of the population; there is no conscription. The Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) use a wide range of foreign equipment, with a large percentage originating from the United Kingdom, France/Europe and the United States. The Royal Brunei Land Forces is the largest of the armed services, with a relatively small air force and navy. The Bruneian military lacks any recent combat experience but has been deployed regionally in humanitarian and peacekeeping missions. Brunei also has extensive military relations with Singapore. In 31 May 2011, Royal Brunei Armed Forces reached its golden jubilee. ==Role and Organisation== The Role of Royal Brunei Armed Forces is to:〔 * Deter any outside powers intending to undermine directly or indirectly in the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State of Brunei, and to prevent any subversive elements actual or potential operating in the State of Brunei; * Undertake military operations to counter aggression, terrorism or insurgency; * Assist in maintenance of public order in support of the Police and Civil Authority, if called upon * Maintain good Community relations by which the Royal Brunei Armed Forces can be identified with the Government and Civil population of Brunei. The Royal Brunei Armed Forces is divided into four branches:〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Ministry of Defence, Brunei )〕 * Royal Brunei Land Forces * Royal Brunei Air Force * Royal Brunei Navy * Training Institute The RBAF special operations unit is the Special Forces Regiment. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Royal Brunei Armed Forces」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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